The EVS, as will be the
volunteering with the Solidarity Corps, is the ideal context to
challenge yourself. Not only will you try new activities, new “jobs”,
but you will also have the chance to develop your own projects. This
is a relevant experience as you can unleash your creativity, put into
practice your ideas and create something new. Your initiative - which
can be big or small and can be one, two or more
- will bring added value to your hosting organisation.
Now, a few tips: while
drafting your project keep in mind your final goal, take into
consideration all possible problems and try to discuss the details
with your tutor and mentor.
My idea was to organise an event about owls, to
introduce these fascinating animals to the public and promote
the re-connection
with nature. The central figure was the boreal owl (Aegolius
funereus),
as exactly 40 years ago the ornithologist of this
park discovered the presence of this bird in the forests of the
area.
After
weeks of thinking and planning, the final event was composed of
several activities:
an introduction about owls, a children workshop, the opening of the
owl pellets to find out about their diet, a photo exposition, an
excursion in the old-growth forest.
A very interesting day!
Well, maybe I am a bit biased. Anyway, it worked out well and I’m
happy I did a small part in encouraging
people to
get a bit closer to nature.
We really need that nowadays...
Going back to one's personal projects, that’s not all:
you can also do a project with other volunteers, but
that deserves a specific article!!
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